Funeral set for Sabine homicide victim

A forensic anthropologist has completed facial reconstruction

10:59 PM,
Sep. 9, 2013

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A facial reconstruction of homicide victim Tony Procell has been completed. The focus now turns to the mechanism of his death, Sabine Parish Deputy Coroner Ron Rivers said Monday.

Procell, 25, of Many, died Aug. 20, and his body was found in a shallow grave five days later in Winn Parish. Authorities accused Natchitoches police officer Robert Barthelemy, 34, of Natchitoches, in his death.

It was essential to piece together Procell's facial bones to determine what was used to kill him. The work was performed by forensic anthropologist Mary Manhein, who heads the LSU Forensic Anthropology ...